Eaton® Quick Connect® Air Brake Installation Guide

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Assembly Procedures

Step 1: Using a tube cutter, make a square cut edge (maximum 15˚ cutting angle allowed).

Note: Dull knives, side-cutters, or other cutting tools may NOT ensure a good, clean cut. Burrs, oval tubing, and contamination can damage seals and other system components.

Tube Insertion

Gentle Tug

90˚15˚ max.

ColletTube Support

O-Ring Body

Step 5: Allow the tube ample room for a gradual bend. Note: Severe bends can collapse tubing, resulting in leaks, line blockage, or flow restriction.

Step 2: Insert tubing straight into fitting until a solid stop is felt. The tubing grip and seal (on the O-ring) is now accomplished.

Step 3: Gently tug on tubing to ensure tubing is secure.

Parts Reference

Step 4: Install threaded end of fitting hand tight and make final adjustment with wrench on hex or flats of fitting body. Note: Never use a wrench near the tubing entry or collet head of fitting.

Disassembly Procedures

Step 1: Check to be sure there is no air pressure.

Step 2: Depress collet head using fingers or Weatherhead® tube-release toolto release grip on tubing.

Step 3: With the collet depressed, pull the tubing from the fitting.

Tube Release Tool

Keep Collet Depressed

Remove Tube

Keep Collet Depressed

Remove Tube

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